CHEAP Carplay/Android Auto | Under $60!! | 10 Hour Use Review!

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  • Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
  • Hey! Thanks for watching!
    We are taking a break from the "classics" today to work with some modern technology. My Wife's car has carplay and its something I have always wanted in my car as well. There are plenty of double din head units with carplay, with all budgets in mind. However, my car for example, only has single din. I was thinking of making a custom center console to fit a double din, but when my buddy sent me the link and I saw this. It was a no brainer that this is what I needed for my Towncar.
    Link for the Carplay/Android Auto headunit: a.co/d/a3gqm5d
    ****Updated link to similar device: a.co/d/09viXi8Q
    After some time using it, I have to say, for the money I do not think you can do better! Solid little radio with carplay and a single din application.
    If you havent yet, consider subscribing!
    ben.itgarage@gmail.com if you have any inquiries

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  • @maptopia3358
    @maptopia3358 8 місяців тому +11

    I drive a 2001 F-150 and having a nice aftermarket display makes the truck feel so much newer. This is a fantastic bang for your buck, quality of life improvement. Great video, I look forward to seeing what you share next :)

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching!
      That was exactly my thought! Loving the CarPlay. It’s a huge difference over that $30 cheapo

  • @krsjames1
    @krsjames1 2 місяці тому +1

    I have a couple Kei trucks that I’ve imported from Japan and I’ll be installing this unit in them asap! Thanks for the review 👍🏾

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  2 місяці тому

      They’re plenty good for what they cost!
      Been using mine since Dec. no major issues

  • @michaelduong5562
    @michaelduong5562 Місяць тому

    Nice set up! Great review! Keep it up. That little single din deck is fire for what it's worth 🔥💖🥰😍!

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  Місяць тому

      Thanks man!
      I love it. After all this time (9 months) my only complaint is the lack of volume knob and remote control

  • @craigjennings2020
    @craigjennings2020 8 місяців тому

    I subscribed for the Ford Courier content. 😢 Here for the other great projects. Keep on keeping on brother!

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for subbing!
      I wouldn’t be opposed to another! I loved that little truck. Unfortunately they all cannot stay..

  • @CharliesMustangShop
    @CharliesMustangShop 3 місяці тому +1

    I like your crib set up

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching!
      Basement is key for extra car part storage

  • @janetteklein134
    @janetteklein134 8 місяців тому

    Awesome! My husband’s daily driver could use one of these!

  • @brosetoldyou4831
    @brosetoldyou4831 4 місяці тому

    I’ve got a 91 crown victoria that I was looking to put a radio in. Dash is JUST like your Linc. I may have found a winner.

  • @ronaldmiller2740
    @ronaldmiller2740 8 місяців тому

    GREAT THANKS FOR THE NEW YEARS TOY,,,. SHOWING US ..HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching!! Happy new year!

  • @secretsquirrel75
    @secretsquirrel75 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice video mate. Love your Lincoln. My Alpine head unit has no volume buttons nor a remote. It's bloody annoying. Wish l didn't buy it now. Lol. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  8 місяців тому

      Oh man! I think you gotta have one or another! Thanks for watching!

  • @hondata70
    @hondata70 6 місяців тому +2

    It looks period correct with. Modern touch

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  6 місяців тому +1

      Exactly! I love it and got a ton of compliments

  • @honda90084
    @honda90084 2 місяці тому +1

    How's the unit holding up? I just hooked one up in my square body. Im having an issue getting one of my speakers to work that i know is good. Also have you hooked the backup camera? Other than that everything else is working great

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  2 місяці тому

      Just double check wiring, make sure all the pins look good going into the unit.
      I just took the Lincoln on a 6 hour one way roadtrip. Still love it. Best $55 radio money could buy in my opinion.
      Only issue is the lack of volume knob/remote.
      When finding the updated link I found one with a volume knob. I would install that one next time. But still liking it!
      Thanks for watching!

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  2 місяці тому

      I have not hooked up the backup camera.

  • @bigfatcat
    @bigfatcat 4 місяці тому

    @itgarageben Can you explain in more detail why you had to rob the power from the lighter backlight? What does it have to do with the signal wire to your headlights switch? I'm looking to install this unit in a 1991 VW Vanagon Westfalia.

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  4 місяці тому

      So I just used that because it was tied to the headlights and right there.
      You can steal switched power from anywhere as long as it ties in with the headlights.
      Basically giving power to that wire will dim the unit.

  • @luisel_menor5215
    @luisel_menor5215 Місяць тому

    May get this for my 2000 Explorer got a new bezel and don't want to cut it to install a double din

  • @him89
    @him89 8 місяців тому

    I bought a similar one. It was $30 works great.

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!
      Glad to hear!

  • @isai_vixtha
    @isai_vixtha 6 місяців тому

    Just ordered for my 99 Camry

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  6 місяців тому

      Good deal!
      I bet you’ll enjoy it!

  • @hanly2
    @hanly2 6 місяців тому

    I cant get any audio, did you use an external amp? Was there output settings?

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  6 місяців тому

      I had no issues with audio.
      That makes me think you have an amp in your car that needs power. Or just even bypassed to work

  • @timelordnoah5179
    @timelordnoah5179 8 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @Geo-ym7ds
    @Geo-ym7ds 7 місяців тому

    How do you change the light color on the power button.?

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  7 місяців тому

      It’s a setting choice in “quick setup” when you first hit the setting “app”

  • @BayWop
    @BayWop 2 місяці тому

    Will the volume buttons on your phone turn it down?

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  2 місяці тому

      I do not know for android auto, but for Apple CarPlay, no you have to use the radio itself

  • @kingkhan-sh8dj
    @kingkhan-sh8dj 7 місяців тому +1

    What is the stereo name is

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!
      There is a link in the description.

  • @danieldubb2053
    @danieldubb2053 Місяць тому

    Can you hook up subwoofers to this stereo?

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  Місяць тому +1

      I don’t exactly remember, but I think there is the rca outputs for subs.

    • @danieldubb2053
      @danieldubb2053 Місяць тому

      Did you ever go ahead and install the reverse camera 📸 I just ordered sould all be in today for same car

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  Місяць тому

      @danieldubb2053 I have not!
      If you get to it, leave another comment on how it went!

  • @robmespeedy
    @robmespeedy 9 днів тому

    How does the audio perform?

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  9 днів тому

      For $60, just fine. I’m no audio guy, but it’s fine for me.

  • @tri5garage544
    @tri5garage544 27 днів тому

    How’s it holding up? Any updates?

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  26 днів тому +2

      Other Than the remote being not the best (and mine breaking)
      It’s been great.
      Only glitched on me a couple times in almost 10 months.
      Well worth the price of $60.

    • @tri5garage544
      @tri5garage544 26 днів тому

      @@itgarageben sounds well worth it.

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  26 днів тому

      @tri5garage544 I sure ain’t mad at it!

  • @awnisaleem6505
    @awnisaleem6505 8 місяців тому

    i wanted to add carplay and all that to my passat and i was looking for something like that when i stumbled upon a Pioneer DMH-A4450BT that i got for like 80 bucks, that saved me from the chinese stuff lol

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  8 місяців тому

      Good deal!
      Glad you got something that works for you!

  • @potatosalad5355
    @potatosalad5355 3 місяці тому

    Hey buddy go to catch a SHARK...!!!

  • @itgarageben
    @itgarageben  8 місяців тому

    Are you debating grabbing a carplay unit for your car/truck?!?

    • @guillemlluciagris5072
      @guillemlluciagris5072 8 місяців тому

      I got one for my partner's 2008 Suzuki SX4 and it has been a total gamechanger. Best way to bring an older car up to date tech wise

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  8 місяців тому

      Absolutely!
      Thanks for watching!

  • @Timmward
    @Timmward День тому +1

    I got the same one I think for 140... Nvm totally different

  • @samjohnson2801
    @samjohnson2801 8 місяців тому

    Nice bro

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching! Are you planing on putting something similar in one of your cars?

    • @samjohnson2801
      @samjohnson2801 8 місяців тому

      @@itgarageben yes in an old Porsche

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  8 місяців тому +1

      @@samjohnson2801 awesome! Does it happen to be a 944??

    • @samjohnson2801
      @samjohnson2801 8 місяців тому

      @@itgarageben no but it would be cool in a 944. It's a 996 I been looking at double din units that kinda look like the PCM but I think this single din would look cool

  • @androidsbest5399
    @androidsbest5399 2 місяці тому

    13:00 Nah bro, your cam has nothing do to with the Unit. Its just slow

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  2 місяці тому +1

      100% it was filming with the phone.
      I’ve had the unit for over 6 months now. Never had that issue again.

    • @LuisMartinez-om3tz
      @LuisMartinez-om3tz 2 місяці тому +1

      How it's running now?​@@itgarageben

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  2 місяці тому +1

      Still runs as “good” as the day I put it in.
      Remember, this is a sub $70 unit. So set your expectations accordingly.
      But I would buy again.

  • @plopterjones2147
    @plopterjones2147 3 місяці тому

    Do you have name and brand? Link no longer works.

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  3 місяці тому

      There really wasn’t a name/brand.
      But I’ll find a similar one and update the link

    • @itgarageben
      @itgarageben  3 місяці тому

      www.amazon.com/Hikity-6-9-Inch-Wireless-Touchscreen-Bluetooth/dp/B0CB5W6M8V/ref=sr_1_11?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-Xn3qIQder4NonrORfpjgfBv4J2TSKtikWrNAkbV_8oPfYFDkGqc7DWP8vxmvNm9bzvmRr1-2nQSvwouxxcqrjLa__brO3StVwLzNmumO8kShADHZ8C6eZmYvv4_Vgt_VSamrkEWPK3BZSbRAv87AdIhCIHt7gX9ysdaDkOVL5-VmQeaG-icfbmC123sK3NRk25gNPNc0FLuQqgvMY9JKk2zM4vWgPC0Z5CrTvQTmCg.VRPD0ioH8gpycYgu9zzeNgouniksOTC0koSQu0mvT9U&dib_tag=se&keywords=single%2Bdin%2Bcar%2Bplay&qid=1719495072&sr=8-11&th=1